Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Tuesday that he was discharged from the hospital.
Giuliani’s vehicle “was struck from behind at full speed” Saturday night, leading to his hospitalization. Ted Goodman, a business associate of Giuliani, confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the former mayor is “recovering well” from the accident.
“He has since been discharged from the hospital and deeply appreciates the love, well wishes, and prayers he has received. The mayor also extends his gratitude to the New Hampshire State Police, paramedics, Elliot Hospital, and all of the physicians and nurses who provided him with outstanding care,” Goodmand said.
Giuliani shared the same statement on his X account Tuesday morning.
Mayor Giuliani is recovering well following a motor vehicle accident in which his car was struck from behind. The incident occurred shortly after the mayor and his business associate, Ted Goodman—also the producer of his livestream program—stopped to assist a person in urgent…
— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) September 2, 2025
Goodman also reiterated that the accident occurred after Giuliani assisted someone, saying, “It wasn’t just an appearance.” Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s spokesman, said the former mayor was helping a woman and remained on the scene until police arrived.
@RudyGiuliani was in a car accident in NH on Aug 30 after assisting a domestic violence victim. He sustained injuries but is in good spirits and recovering tremendously. Thank you for the prayers & support. 🙏 official statement below. pic.twitter.com/ohYJCcXpjR
— Michael Ragusa (@themikeragu) August 31, 2025
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him “the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City.”
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Giuliani, who served as New York City’s 107th mayor from 1994 to 2001, became known as “America’s Mayor” due to his leadership during and after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
He will be the 673rd awardee since the Presidential Medal of Freedom’s creation in 1963.